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Istana Darul Hana

Coordinates: 4°52′47″N 114°55′43″E / 4.8796904°N 114.9287151°E / 4.8796904; 114.9287151
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Istana Darul Hana
Istana Darul Hana in 2022
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Alternative namesIstana Lama
General information
TypeResidence
Architectural styleMalay
AddressJalan Darul Hana
Town or cityTumasek, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei–Muara
CountryBrunei
Coordinates4°52′47″N 114°55′43″E / 4.8796904°N 114.9287151°E / 4.8796904; 114.9287151
Year(s) built1950–1951
Opened10 May 1951; 73 years ago (1951-05-10)
Technical details
Materialconcrete and cement
Size6 acres (2.4 ha)

The Istana Darul Hana (English: Darul Hana Palace) is one of the few remaining palaces in Brunei which notably,[1] is the former residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III from 1951 to 1987. The palace is located on a hill at Kilometre 3 of Jalan Tutong in Kampong Tumasek, Brunei–Muara District, Brunei.[2][3] It is sometimes referred to as Istana Lama.[4]

Etymology

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The English translation of the two Arabic phrases "Darul Hana" is "Happy Country," and it has no religious connotations. It is widely believed that Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III named the palace "Darul Hana" after Sarawak, a former possession of the Brunei Sultanate.[5] It can also be translated to "peace and tranquility."[6]

Design and features

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Istana Darul Hana, built alongside and facing the Brunei River,[7] was initially constructed using concrete and cement.[8] It covers an estimated area of 6 acres (2.4 ha).[2] A few notable aspects of the palace is its water fountain,[9] Show Room,[10] Balai Indera Kenchana,[11] Balai Singgahsana,[12] and Regalia House.[13] Since its completion, the palace has seen expansions and additions. This is the first palace constructed completely of cement.[14] According to a 1974 report at the palace, "Extensions to Princesses' Apartments and Remodelling of the Store Roof" were noted.[15] In 1977, the "Istana Banquat Hall Drawing" was completed which consisted of 2000 chairs and 200 tables.[10]

History

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Built in 1950 and completed in 1951 during the reign of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III,[11] the palace became his official residence and office later that year, on 10 May.[2] Located on a hill along Kilometre 3 of Jalan Tutong (now Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha), it served as the backdrop for numerous significant historical events throughout Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III's reign.[11] The palace continued be used until the completion of the new Istana Nurul Iman around 1987.[2] As of 2009, it is one of the only three remaining active palaces that still exists in the country, with the other two being Istana Nurul Iman and Istana Nurul Izzah.[a][1]

Events

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During its time of service, the palace was frequently used to celebrate and commemorate royal engagements.[17] It was also where then-Prince Hassanal Bolkiah received his early education through private tuition at the palace's surau before attending higher education in both Brunei and Malaysia.[18][19] Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III revived ancient royal customs and ceremonies passed down from previous sultans to ensure that they were known and practiced by the people of Brunei. Among these revived traditions were the awarding of honours in ceremonies held since 1954 and the royal wedding procession of Princess Norain and Pengiran Anak Mohammad Yusof in 1967.[11]

In order to compel the sultan to proclaim the Federal State of North Kalimantan during the 1962 Brunei revolt, the rebels of the Brunei People's Party had planned and attempted to kidnap the sultan, but were not successful.[20] The sultan and his family were still at the palace on the night of the uprising, joined by a number of state dignitaries and six police officers.[21]

Several key historical events held at Istana Darul Hana consisted of the birth of Prince Sufri Bolkiah on 31 July 1952,[22] followed by the birth of Prince Jefri Bolkiah on 6 November 1954.[22] On 17 February 1965, the sultan and his wife hosted Lord Mountbatten and his daughter Lady Brabourne during a state banquet.[11] Later that year, on 29 July, the royal wedding of Crown Prince Hassanal Bolkiah and Pengiran Anak Saleha took place at the palace.[23] On 4 October 1967, the palace witnessed the abdication of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III,[24] and on 5 October, he passed the throne to his son, Crown Prince Hassanal Bolkiah, who became Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.[11] On 7 May 1968, the sultan conferred the title of Pehin to Abbas Al-Sufri, followed by further honours to Isa Ibrahim and Haji Awang Jair bin Ja'afar later that month.[11] The palace would again host significant events, including the 1969 wedding of Princess Masna Bolkiah and Pengiran Anak Abdul Aziz,[25] and the births of Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah on 26 July 1969, Princess Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah on 12 October 1971,[26] and then-Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah on 17 February 1974.[27]

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  • Section of the palace in 1959
    Section of the palace in 1959
  • Aerial view of the palace in 1959
    Aerial view of the palace in 1959
  • The palace's surau
    The palace's surau
  • Northwestern face of the palace
    Northwestern face of the palace
  • Southeastern gate to the palace
    Southeastern gate to the palace
  • The palace's police housing
    The palace's police housing

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ In 1997, it was reported that Prince Sufri Bolkiah resided in the palace.[16]

References

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  1. ^ a b Sidhu 2009, p. 175.
  2. ^ a b c d Abdul Latif, Adanan (2008). "Istana-Istana Di Brunei" (PDF) (in Malay). Brunei History Centre, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. p. 23-24. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  3. ^ Brunei (1953). Annual Report. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 135.
  4. ^ Direktorat Jenderal Kerja Sama ASEAN Kementerian Luar Negeri RI (2015). Majalah Masyarakat ASEAN Edisi 7: Membidik Peluang MEA (in Indonesian). Direktorat Jenderal Kerja Sama ASEAN. p. 45.
  5. ^ Adhar, Zaid (9 December 2020). "'Sarawak Darul Hana': Hentikan manipulasi!". Harakahdaily. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  6. ^ Mohd, Roji Kawi (14 November 2017). "Opening of RM35m Darul Hana Bridge over Sungai Sarawak". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  7. ^ The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei. APA Publishing. 2023. ISBN 978-1-83905-928-5.
  8. ^ Abdul Latiff, Adanan (2011). Bangunan ristaan (in Malay). Brunei History Centre, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. p. 10. ISBN 978-99917-0-770-9.
  9. ^ State of Brunei Annual Report 1957. 1958. p. 210.
  10. ^ a b State of Brunei Annual Report 1977. 1978. p. 459.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g Haji Jaafar, Salina (2019). "Istana Darul Hana: Balai Indera Kenchana". Majalah Pusaka (in Malay). 47. Bandar Seri Begawan: Brunei History Centre, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports: 42–43.
  12. ^ Puteri sulung (in Malay). Brunei History Centre, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. 1996.
  13. ^ State of Brunei Annual Report 1964. 1966. p. 181.
  14. ^ Ibrahim, Abdul Latif, ed. (1996). Kampong Ayer: Warisan, Cabaran dan Masa Depan (in Malay). Academy of Brunei Studies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. p. 92.
  15. ^ Anggaran-Anggaran Hasil Dan Perbelanjaan Pada Tahun 1974 (in Malay). 1974. p. 169.
  16. ^ Singh, D. S. Ranjit; Sidhu, Jatswan S. (1997). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. London: Scarecrow Press. pp. 57 and 116. ISBN 9780810832763.
  17. ^ State of Brunei Annual Report 1967. 1968. p. 221.
  18. ^ Brunei Darussalam in Brief. Broadcasting & Information Department, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. 1986. p. 8.
  19. ^ Asia, Inc: The Region's Business Magazine. Manager International Company. 2004. pp. BH-6.
  20. ^ Gunaratna, Rohan; Kam, Stefanie Li Yee (2016). Handbook Of Terrorism In The Asia-pacific. World Scientific. p. 146. ISBN 978-1-78326-997-6.
  21. ^ Muhammad Melayong, Muhammad Hadi (2009). Memoir seorang negarawan (in Malay). Bandar Seri Begawan: Brunei History Centre, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. p. 100. ISBN 978-99917-34-69-9.
  22. ^ a b "Istiadat Berkhatan Bagi Dua Orang Putera2 Baginda Di-Langsongkan Hari Ini" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2 August 1967. p. 1.
  23. ^ "Istiadat Muleh 3 Hari Di-Langsongkan Dengan Selama-nya" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 4 August 1965. p. 1. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  24. ^ Awang Mohd Jamil Al-Sufri (2002). Survival of Brunei: A Historical Perspective. Bandar Seri Begawan: Brunei History Centre, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. p. 78. ISBN 978-99917-34-18-7.
  25. ^ "Istiadat2 Menerima Tanda Dan Pertunangan Di-Raja" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 29 October 1969. p. 1. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  26. ^ Nandiastuti, Septi (15 January 2024). "Nasibnya tak secantik wajahnya, begini kabar baru Mutawakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah putri Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah - Hops ID". Nasibnya tak secantik wajahnya, begini kabar baru Mutawakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah putri Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah - Hops ID (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  27. ^ Sidhu 2009, p. 36.
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